Manufacturing Engineer III

S&C Electric Company•Palatine, IL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer III leads manufacturing engineering projects with minimal oversight, often implementing new machines or rebalancing production lines. The role requires strong technical expertise and project management skills, along with subject matter expertise in tooling, automation, and programming. The engineer also mentors junior engineers and collaborates across departments. This onsite position is based at S&C Electric’s Palatine facility and has regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role may require extended hours when necessary. The estimated annual base salary range is $96,514–$127,886, and the role is eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan, subject to eligibility criteria.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience specific to machining, such as Machining Process Engineer or CNC Process Engineer experience.
Proven ability to improve KPIs related to machining quality and productivity.
Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and work with machinists and CNC programmers, including on speeds and feeds and offsets.
Ability to work with tool designers and the CNC team to improve workholding and tooling selection.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate across organizational levels about supply chain, production, and manufacturing concepts.
Interpersonal skills to build relationships based on mutual trust and respect and foster collaboration with a diverse audience.
Strong written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical customers.
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
Organizational planning skills, including coordinating internal and external resources and managing competing demands.
Business judgment and analytical skills, including the ability to use and analyze data to inform actions, solve complex problems, and drive learning.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Power BI, or similar systems, and strong data analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing engineering projects from design through implementation, including equipment installation and process redesign.
Define project scope, manage timelines, and coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers.
Design and document manufacturing processes, standards, and tooling.
Analyze production data and implement changes to improve safety, quality, design, cost, efficiency, and reliability.
Develop and implement specialized tools and machines for fabrication and assembly.
Apply PLC and programming knowledge to support automation and technological integration.
Manage equipment upgrades and replacements, including direct engagement with suppliers, and ensure equipment meets performance, safety, and ergonomic standards.
Coordinate with production, maintenance, product engineering, and quality teams to align engineering efforts with organizational objectives.
Serve as a technical resource and liaison across teams.
Coach and mentor junior engineers through informal learning sessions and project collaboration, fostering team development and knowledge sharing.
Lead practical problem-solving efforts to address safety, quality, and efficiency issues; implement sustainable corrective actions and communicate decisions to production teams.
Understand and comply with applicable company policies and rules.